General Production - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Milan, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods, an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We are looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. As a General Production team member, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You will contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly. Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity, providing consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. responsibly meets demand for quality protein around the world with a diverse brand portfolio including Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®.

Requirements

• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work scheduled shift and may be required to work overtime depending on production demands
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms
• Willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift
• Willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts
• Willing and able to work with a knife (if trained)
• Willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees)
• Willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid
• Willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes
• Willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals
• Willing and able to work around strong smells/odors
• Willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms
• Willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift
• Willing and able to walk long distances
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, which can require the use of some or all body parts and muscle groups
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance

Responsibilities

• Perform essential production tasks and support coworkers
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line
• Ensure products reach families across America
• Work with hand tools, knives, machinery and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hourly Competitive Starting Pay – $22.50/hour
• $1.00/hour shift differential for 2nd shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full- and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offering tools and resources to enhance quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries
• Weight loss programs
• Mental health support
• Cancer support
• Kidney disease support
• Diabetes support
• Smoking cessation programs
• Asthma support
• Maternity management programs
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential
• LinkedIn Learning access for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Partnership with GUILD supporting continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives nurturing high-potential talent
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
• Education Reimbursement Program providing financial reimbursement for GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees